Original Japanese Early 20th Century Hardhat Miners Helmet With WW2 Japanese Style Gauze Liner Russian Ordnance Actually purchased in a Street

Actually purchased in a Street Market in Belgium not far from the Battlefielfd of Waterloo

and in World War II

shade and cord are long absent

With the start of World War II

Original Japanese Early 20th Century Hardhat Miners Helmet With WW2 Japanese Style Gauze Liner Russian Ordnance Actually purchased in a StreetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a first for us at IMA. This is an interesting Post WWI era three piece constructed helmet. It appears to be made of a low pressure fiber material, topped with a steel cap, all painted black. There are loops on the rear skirt, the same set up you would see on early fireman's helmets to attach a leather nape protector to. The liner is held in by 3 split pins, with the liner band being what appears to be wicker.